DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Infection ControlCDA warns dentists about COVID-19 testing scamsThe California Dental Association (CDA) is warning dentists about COVID-19 rapid testing scams, often distributed via email.December 9, 2020InsuranceTDA endorses Bento for its perks programThe Texas Dental Association (TDA) has endorsed Bento, a dental insurance provider, for its TDA Perks Program.December 9, 2020HomePDS Foundation raises $180K for special needsThe Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation has raised more than $180,000 for oral care for people with special needs through a virtual 5K walk/run event it held on December 5 and 6.December 9, 2020Dental HygieneCrest launches holiday benefit initiativeCrest has launched a holiday initiative called 12 Days of Crest Smiles that will provide dental care to people without access to dental services.December 9, 2020Invisible AlignersSmileDirectClub gets patent for retail conceptSmileDirectClub has secured a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its SmileShop retail concept and digital strategy for delivering clear aligner treatments.December 8, 2020HomeDental organizations push Congress to support oral health programsThe ADA, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association for Dental Research have joined forces to lobby Congress to increase funding for oral health programs in the 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.December 7, 2020Dental AssistantMaine dental assisting program expands to fill needsThe University of Maine at Augusta is doubling the number of students in its dental assistant program and adding a new location, thanks to more than $200,000 in three grants, according to a December 7 report by the Kennebec Journal.December 7, 2020RestorationsFormlabs offers new materials for 3D-printed long-term restorations3D printing company Formlabs has added Permanent Crown resin and the Soft Tissue Starter Pack to its dental material portfolio.December 7, 2020EndodonticsSonendo announces treatment milestoneEndodontic technology developer Sonendo said that its GentleWave system has been used to treat more than 500,000 patients.December 7, 2020MarketingHenry Schein unveils custom branding optionHenry Schein has launched Henry Schein Custom Branding, a custom branding solution for dental practices.December 6, 2020Previous PagePage 273 of 1606Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his licenseAn Iowa dentist charged with repeatedly performing expensive, unnecessary dental procedures on patients will retain his license.PodcastsTransforming dental office managers into COOsSmile DesignClinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close casesOrthodonticsWhat is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?Patient CommunicationIt's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic